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Real estate law

Kayrouz & Associates legal team provides end-to-end legal solutions for development projects and transactions with residential and commercial properties in Dubai, UAE and the Middle East region. Our lawyers work with real estate sellers and buyers, construction companies, property managers, brokerages and finance organisations, providing full legal support for real estate transactions, investments and development projects.

We advise on all aspects of real estate — acquisition, development, leasing, and finance — with precision and commercial awareness.

Practice Overview

Related expertise

Construction-linked sales and off-plan purchases
Expropriation and compensation claims
Land use, zoning, and planning
Property ownership and title disputes
REITs and real estate investment structures
Real estate development and project advisory
Real estate finance and mortgages
Real estate litigation and arbitration
Real estate regulatory compliance
Real estate transactions and conveyancing
Strata law and community management
Tenancy and lease agreements

Construction-linked sales and off-plan purchases

Expert legal support for off-plan property purchases and construction-linked sales in the UAE. We protect buyers and developers through contracts, compliance, and disputes.
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Expropriation and compensation claims

Legal support for buying, selling, or transferring property in the UAE. We handle conveyancing, due diligence, and title registration with precision and efficiency.
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Land use, zoning, and planning

Strategic legal advice on UAE land use, zoning, and planning laws. We assist with development approvals, regulatory compliance, and disputes before planning authorities.
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Property ownership and title disputes

Expert legal support in property ownership and title disputes in the UAE. We resolve contested titles, inheritance claims, and co-ownership conflicts through litigation and negotiation.
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REITs and real estate investment structures

Legal counsel for REITs and UAE real estate investment structures. We advise on fund formation, compliance, joint ventures, and investor rights across the GCC.
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Real estate development and project advisory

Comprehensive legal support for real estate development projects in the UAE, including land acquisition, structuring, contracts, and regulatory approvals.
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Real estate finance and mortgages

Legal support for UAE real estate finance and mortgage transactions. We advise lenders and borrowers on loan structuring, security, registration, and enforcement.
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Real estate litigation and arbitration

Specialist real estate dispute resolution lawyers in the UAE. We handle litigation and arbitration involving contracts, ownership, construction, and rental conflicts.
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Real estate regulatory compliance

Expert legal guidance on UAE real estate regulations. We help you comply with RERA, DLD, AML laws, and property licensing requirements with confidence.
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Real estate transactions and conveyancing

Legal support for real estate sales, purchases, leases, and transfers in the UAE. Trusted conveyancing, due diligence, and registration services.
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Strata law and community management

Legal advisory on strata law, Owners' Associations, and community governance in the UAE. We support developers and unit owners with compliance and dispute resolution.
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Tenancy and lease agreements

Specialist legal advice on tenancy and lease agreements in the UAE. We draft, negotiate, and resolve disputes for landlords, tenants, and developers.
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Meet Our Team

                     Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
Pierre Kayrouz
Chief Legal Officer
Expertise:
Civil law
Construction law
Real estate law
Corporate & commercial law
Litigation & dispute resolution
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Georges Touma
Head Litigator
Expertise:
Civil law
Real estate law
Employment and labour law
Litigation & dispute resolution
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Rita Semaan
Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal law
Corporate & commercial law
Real estate law
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Carlos Rahme
Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Corporate & commercial law
Civil law
Real estate law
Employment and labour law
Litigation & dispute resolution
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Souhad Al Ghorayeb
Senior Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & commercial law
Litigation & dispute resolution
Family law
Real estate law
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Sandy Geagea
Legal Consultant
Expertise:
Civil law
Corporate & commercial law
Employment and labour law
Real estate law
Family law
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Saeed Gaber
Legal Research Analyst
Expertise:
Civil law
Criminal law
Employment and labour law
Real estate law
Family law
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We offer legal advice grounded in clarity and independent judgement.

Administrative and government law

Civil law

Construction law

Corporate & commercial law

Criminal law

Employment and labour law

Energy law

Family law

Intellectual property

International law

Litigation & dispute resolution

Real estate law

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